Like any small business, vending routes are subject to state and local laws, as well as taxes. To help you understand the requirements in your home state, please find your state below and click on the link (if applicable), which will provide some additional resources and information. In most cases, vending operators are required to get a business permit and are subject to state taxes. In addition to checking with your state's regulations, Gumballs.com recommends that you also check with your local legislature on any rules and regulations. The below does not replace the need for competent legal counsel in your area, but hopefully is a great resource as you get started.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii - most laws relate to vending cigarette/tobacco products. Check with your local jurisdiction.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa (link to an operator's license)
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri (business tax regulations)
- Montana
- Nebraska - most laws relate to vending cigarette/tobacco products. Check with your local jurisdiction.
- Nevada (Go to Law Library and type "Vending" or "Vending Machines" into the search bar
- New Hampshire - most laws relate to vending cigarette/tobacco products. Check with your local jurisdiction.
- New Jersey
- New Mexico - most laws relate to vending cigarette/tobacco products or insurance. Check with your local jurisdiction.
- New York
- North Carolina (getting a business permit)
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota - most laws relate to vending cigarette/tobacco products. Check with your local jurisdiction.
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah (type "vending" or "vending machines" in the search bar)
- Vermont - most laws relate to vending cigarette/tobacco products and school vending. Check with your local jurisdiction.
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia (information about applying for license/permit)
- Wisconsin (information about vending of food)
- Wyoming - most laws relate to vending cigarette/tobacco products and school vending. Check with your local jurisdiction.
Please note, most states have strict laws about vending cigarette and tobacco products as well as vending in schools. Please check with your local jurisdiction for more information in these specific areas.
